Diane Hilscher, President: e-mail or (651) 436-3836
Roger Miller, Programs: e-mail or (651) 275-0526

Our St. Croix Oak Savanna Chapter was formed in 2003 and sponsors monthly programs by enthusiasts and experts on native plants and natural landscapes. Meetings are normally free and open to the public. Special events may include a registration fee to help cover costs. Cold weather (indoor) meetings are held the third Thursday of the month at the Boutwells Landing auditorium in Stillwater. Socializing begins at 6:30 pm with our speaker at 7 pm. Warm weather garden tours and field trips are typically held Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. See our Chapter Calendar below for details. We welcome all levels of plant and gardening enthusiast. Join us to learn more about Minnesota and Wisconsin native plants and how they can enhance our outdoor spaces.

Join a local community of native plant enthusiasts--from novices to experts--eager to share our interest, expertise, and support.
Learn about landscaping with native plants and about local resources for plants and information.
Enjoy monthly presentations on important topics and field trips to gardens, nurseries, and natural areas.
Help us make a difference by promoting a healthier, more diverse environment, one yard and garden at a time.

Our chapter president Diane Hilscher is a registered landscape architect and native plant ecologist. She founded Hilscher Design and Ecology in 1991, specializing in landscape design with a strong environmental emphasis. Diane has over twenty-five years of experience in ecological design and construction management, and has served as vice president of the Minnesota Native Plant Society. She enjoys native plant gardening and restoration on three acres of oak savanna near Stillwater.

    Jul 22, 2010 (Thu)    

Tour of Marine Circle Neighborhood's Long Lake Shoreline Restoration
Thursday, JULY 22ND, 2010, 6:30-8:30pm
LOCATION: Laurie Maher's home, 3018 Marine Circle, Stillwater Click here for a map.
For more information, contact Laurie at 651-439-7102

Through the generosity and leadership of Lee Miller, along with a matching grant from the Brown's Creek Watershed District, several homeowners living on Marine Circle in Stillwater have restored their shorelines along Long Lake with native flowers and grasses.

We will tour four of these neighborhood backyards with our guide, Karen Kill from the Brown's Creek Watershed District, and cap off the evening with ice cream and beverages at Laurie Maher's house. Her backyard is part of our tour.